1day private tour all main temple in Angkor,sunset at TonleSap floating village

We really enjoyed our one day tour and without doubt, Pin, our guide, made sure we got the best out of our visit. His tour started as soon as we got in the tuk-tuk! Pin shared with us information about Cambodia as it is now and recent Cambodian history. Arriving at Angkor Wat it Pin ushered into the welcome shade of a tree before starting to tell us about the impressive sight beyond the moat. and even why the moat was important. (Not all moats are for defence) As Pin shared his vast knowledge about the history and architecture of the temples, he pointed out details we certainly would have missed if we'd been wandering around on our own. I was particularly impressed with the details he pointed out and explained on the bas-reliefs. We got to see some pretty impressive trees too which in some cases were keeping the structure in place! It was all very well timed. So that we could visit nnd learn about four temples without it feeling rushed. There was just the right amount of walking for the heat! Mr Buffalo waiting with his tuk-tuk to transport us between temples, looked after us well too...plenty of cold water to keep us hydrated! The refreshment stop for lunch offered a good selection of food too to suit different tastes. The timing was perfect to see the sunset from a temple at top of a hill with a fantastic view all around. Pin grew up in the area and it was intersting to learn about what that was like, what wildlife there was then and is now. We were privileged to spend a day with him.

I'm thrilled that I can finally visit the floating village and properly went into Tonle Sap, the biggest lake in Cambodia. It was only a short day trip, around 3 to 4 hours trip but the stories and insights of the guide truly made a difference. He shared with us a bit about himself, the livelihood of people in the village (even brought us up to one of the houses!) as well as some history of a nearby temple complex, the Bakong Temples. The entrance fee to the floating village for foreigners costs 12 dollars each, slightly pricey to be honest, but you do have the whole boat/ferry to yourself. I guess that's why...​ All in all, make a visit to the floating village, you'll not regret it and bring a guide with you!

Book this tour and ask for Thean! He is a talented guide and a great host. Thean and his driver were at our hotel at 8am. His English is fantastic and the temple trips well planned. Thean is candid, engaging and accommodating of the needs of his guests. He helped take great photos and we had fun learning about Cambodia and its history. Unlike many tours, no high-pressure sales pitches or trips to trinket shops. For lunch, Thean took us to a good quality and reasonably priced place. We had an early afternoon break at our hotel before being picked up for the lake. We returned after the sun set. For people with little time in Cambodia, the tour combines the best sights at Angkor Wat and Tonle Sap/a floating village in one day (boat ride is $20 cash each but worth it). The tour was a bargain and a memorable experience.